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1630 E 16th Ext Street

Dubuque, IA 52001
  • $2,440,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 16 Days
  • ID#: 2016782
$2,440,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,568
    SQFT
  • $438
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Commercial
Built:
2005
County:
Area:

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Listing provided by Equity Real Estate Group, LLC: 563-542-3519

Description

Catfish Charlies Restaurant and Bar and American Lady Cruises! Your chance is here with this thriving riverfront restaurant with river cruise ship excursion business for sale in Dubuque, IA. A rare opportunity to own one of Dubuque's most iconic and profitable dining, beverage and excursion establishments, Catfish Charlies and the American Lady! Nestled right on the banks of the Mississippi River, this well-established restaurant and excursion business boasts over 20 years of proven success and a loyal customer base. The property benefits from a constant flow of local and tourist traffic year around. Even better, it's accessible by both vehicle and boat, drawing visitors from near and far. Rarely does a property of this quality and location paired with a thriving, turn-key business come to market. This creates such a opportunity to secure an asset in one of Dubuque’s most sought after areas. With retirement planning, ownership is highly motivated to execute a seamless transaction.

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1630 E 16th Ext Street Dubuque, IA 52001

  • Price: $2,440,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 16 Days
  • ID#: 2016782
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
5,568
SQFT
$438
$/SQFT
2005
Built
Neighborhood:
Iowa State
County:
Dubuque
Area:
Iowa State
Property Description
Catfish Charlies Restaurant and Bar and American Lady Cruises! Your chance is here with this thriving riverfront restaurant with river cruise ship excursion business for sale in Dubuque, IA. A rare opportunity to own one of Dubuque's most iconic and profitable dining, beverage and excursion establishments, Catfish Charlies and the American Lady! Nestled right on the banks of the Mississippi River, this well-established restaurant and excursion business boasts over 20 years of proven success and a loyal customer base. The property benefits from a constant flow of local and tourist traffic year around. Even better, it's accessible by both vehicle and boat, drawing visitors from near and far. Rarely does a property of this quality and location paired with a thriving, turn-key business come to market. This creates such a opportunity to secure an asset in one of Dubuque’s most sought after areas. With retirement planning, ownership is highly motivated to execute a seamless transaction.
Exterior Features

Building Parking 56 or more spacesOnsitePavedShared Exterior WoodStone Loading Docks 0 Location Business districtFree standingNear Major HighwayNear public transportatn Roof Composition Type RetailRestaurant/Supper ClubTavern

Interior Features

Basement Poured concrete foundatnSlab/None Ceiling Height Max 14 Ceiling Height Min 9 Commercial Features Public rest roomsReception areaSignage available Heating Cooling Central airForced air Seating Capacity Over 100 persons Unit1 Gross Sq Ft 0

Property Features

Annual Operating Expenses 0 Business Sale Yes City Town Or Village City Documents On File Lease(s)Cert. of occupancy Fuel Natural gas Gross Operating Income 0 Lease Only No Lease Type Month to monthAnnualMultiple yearsRenewal optionsGround lease Licenses BeerFoodLiquorWine Mailing City Dubuque Miscellaneous Waterfront Net Operating Income 0 Net Taxes 0 Occupancy Owner Present Use RetailRestaurant/Supper ClubTavern Real Estate Sale Yes Sale Includes Business nameLease(s)EasementsEquipmentInventorySignsFurnitureOther Source Sq Ft Assessor Tax Year 2025 Tenant Pays N/A Unit1 Annual Rent Per Sq Ft 0 Water Waste Municipal sewerMunicipal water Year Built Source Assessor Zoning commercial

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© 2026 South Central Wisconsin MLS Corporation. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Klodowski Real Estate. Data last updated: 2026-03-06T23:41:35.36.
 
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